Have you ever thought about it? Indoor plants are real furnishing elements .
You can use them to refresh an anonymous corner or to give importance to some walls, such as the one behind the bed or the wall behind the sofa. Plants are also excellent allies to hide small defects or to correct "ugliness" in the house.
But how do you best decorate your home with plants? Here's how to use a touch of green in every room for impeccable plant styling .
Benefits of Houseplants
When talking about houseplants, there is a famous study that is impossible not to mention. It is an experiment conducted by NASA in the 80s, on some plants such as Sansevieria , Pothos and Dracaena . In essence, NASA has demonstrated how plants can help improve air quality by reducing the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene and formaldehyde.
But it's not just about air. Plants also bring a sense of calm, an injection of nature that is good for the mind.
Living or working in an environment where green plants are present is a real pleasure and taking care of repotting, cleaning leaves, watering and fertilizing with love and patience is equivalent to a slow and loving self-care session.
Plants teach us balance and patience . And, every time we see a new leaf sprout, the time invested is repaid with great satisfaction.
Plants and styling: how to correct heights with plants
Plants are also perfect for balancing the heights in compositions generated by the combinations of furnishings and accessories. They help us create a harmonious visual effect. Here are some suggestions for enhancing every corner of the house.
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Create groups of plants : the trick, as always, is to vary the heights and sizes of the plants, to obtain an interesting composition.
If you like things done to perfection, then also pay attention to the shape of the leaves . For example, you can combine in the same low and long vase a taller plant with heart-shaped leaves, a plant with long and pointed leaves and one with round or oval leaves.
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Use hanging plants : perfect for taking advantage of vertical space without taking up too much space.
- Integrate large plants : a Kentia or a Monstera deliciosa in the living room create a strong visual impact, they are perfect as room dividers, but also next to a low shelf or in a reading corner.
How to decorate the living room with plants?
In the living room, plants help make the room welcoming.
- Choose plants with a great impact : spectacular plants are like design icons; take for example the Strelitzia Nicolai , with its large exotic leaves, or the Kentia , always beautiful with its large, but visually light, feather-like leaves.
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Place plants in strategic places : shelves, empty corners or next to the sofa to create harmony. For example , a tall plant always looks great next to the dining table , while a composition of shorter plants is always stunning next to the sofa .
You can also use two tall plants to divide one space from another, different in function . If on the same wall you have, for example, the sofa and a study area, you can use a pair of tall plants on the sides of the desk, to frame it. - Choose your planter carefully . Never ever give in to the practicality of a plastic planter which, yes, is light and easy to move, but also makes your interiors look sloppy and cheap. Select planters with feet , to group together several plants or to give importance to a single large plant.
How to decorate the kitchen with plants?
In the kitchen the advantage is double, because plants not only bring a decorative touch, but can also become precious ingredients to flavor your dishes.
- Opt for aromatic plants : basil, thyme and rosemary are functional and decorative.
- Use shelves and wall planters to save countertop space .
How to decorate your bedroom with plants?
You still don't believe the story that plants in the room are bad? It's true, plants release carbon dioxide at night, but for this to be harmful to you, an entire nursery wouldn't be enough.
Your partner produces much more carbon dioxide by breathing than a handful of plants.
The bedroom has the task of making us feel relaxed and at peace with our surroundings.
Why not involve plants in the transmission of these sensations? There are plants with intense colors and super soft and velvety leaves such as the Philodendron scandens Micans which is a hanging plant or the Alocasia Black Velvet , which has dark, large leaves that are soft to the touch.
Where to place plants in the room?
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Next to the dresser you can place a tall round plant stand to raise a vertical plant off the ground, which exceeds the height of the dresser.
- If you have a shelf on the wall behind the bed you can hang a romantic hanging plant.
- If you have an empty wall that receives beautiful light , you can make it lively with a colorful arrangement of hanging vases.
How to decorate the bathroom with plants?
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Humidity-loving plants : Ferns , orchids and Pothos are ideal.
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Freestanding solutions : on the windowsill or on a tall piece of furniture, you can place a flowerpot holder to create a super charming suspended garden .
By incorporating these tips, you can transform any room in your home with the power of greenery.
All you have to do is discover all the solutions for decorating with plants and choose the one that best suits your spaces.
